How Many People Are Named Robbie?

Complete statistics for the name Robbie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Robbie
Very Rare
Old High German via Old French

Robbie has a classic feel but is actually quite rare, with only 29,289 people named Robbie living in the US today. That's 1 in 11,267 Americans. It peaked in 1963 with 1,280 births that year.

~361
Living in US
1 in 918,142
Americans
1963
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bright fame, shining glory
🌐
Origin
Old High German via Old French
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Warm Spirited Dependable Friendly
33
Life Path Number

The number 33 is considered a master number in numerology, often called the Master Teacher. It traditionally represents compassion, creativity, and a deep sense of responsibility toward others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

29,289
Worldwide Bearers
#11,578
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
936
🇮🇪 Ireland
796
🇮🇩 Indonesia
501
🇧🇪 Belgium
440
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
383
🇨🇳 China
320
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
238
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇮🇳 India
171
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
171

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
17,341 (59%)
♀ Female
11,948 (41%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
2,615
Would be under 30 (6%)
14,041
Would be 30–60 (32%)
27,154
Would be over 60 (62%)

All 43,810 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1963

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
70
Modern Appeal
30
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Robbie Through the Generations

The name Robbie carries a rich history, blending a classic charm with a modern twist. Despite its rarity, there have been 43,810 total births since its inception, making it a name that's been around for generations. The significant gap between the total births and the current living population, over 14,000 fewer people today than at its peak, speaks to the changing times and preferences. Interestingly, 62% of those named Robbie are over 60, which skews the average age to 68, telling a story of a name that has stood the test of time. This trend of slowly rising popularity adds depth to Robbie's legacy, suggesting a name that continues to resonate with each new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5,806
Tennessee 3,304
Georgia 2,780
Alabama 2,563
California 2,270
North Carolina 1,786
Mississippi 1,701
South Carolina 1,439
Arkansas 1,369
Kentucky 1,265

✨ Similar Names to Robbie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Robbie's Old High German via Old French roots

📄 About the Name Robbie

How Many People Have the Name Robbie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 361 people in the United States currently share the name Robbie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 918,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Robbie a Common or Rare Name?

Robbie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Robbie Mean?

Robbie means "bright fame, shining glory" and comes from Old High German via Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Robbie in SSA data, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.

When Was Robbie Most Popular?

The name Robbie reached peak popularity in 1963, with 1,280 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Robbie?

Approximately 361 people named Robbie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 361. That works out to roughly 1 in 918,142 Americans.

Is Robbie a rare name?

Robbie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 918,142 Americans has this name.

What does the name Robbie mean?

Robbie means "bright fame, shining glory" and comes from Old High German via Old French origins.

Is Robbie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 59% of people named Robbie are male and 41% are female.

When was Robbie most popular?

Robbie peaked in 1963 with 1,280 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US361
All-Time Births361
1 in X1 in 918,142
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1963
World Rank#11,578
Male %59%
Female %41%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.